used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Tom Rutter was well acquainted with every inch of the country over which he had determined to travel.
in addition
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The detachment which had separated from him, and which was to form a junction at the river, had not yet made its appearance, and until it did he did not feel justified in leaving.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Tom Rutter was well acquainted with every inch of the country over which he had determined to travel.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading The detachment which had separated from him, and which was to form a junction at the river, had not yet made its appearance, and until it did he did not feel justified in leaving.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Tom Rutter was well acquainted with every inch of the country over which he had determined to travel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Tom Rutter was well acquainted with every inch of the country over which he had determined to travel.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The detachment which had separated from him, and which was to form a junction at the river, had not yet made its appearance, and until it did he did not feel justified in leaving.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The detachment which had separated from him, and which was to form a junction at the river, had not yet made its appearance, and until it did he did not feel justified in leaving.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading IMPRISONED IN THE FREE TRAPPERS’ PASS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The detachment which had separated from him, and which was to form a junction at the river, had not yet made its appearance, and until it did he did not feel justified in leaving.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom Rutter was well acquainted with every inch of the country over which he had determined to travel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom Rutter was well acquainted with every inch of the country over which he had determined to travel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
hunting-grounds
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From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
IMPRISONEDadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading IMPRISONED IN THE FREE TRAPPERS’ PASS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IMPRISONED IN THE FREE TRAPPERS’ PASS.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Tom Rutter was well acquainted with every inch of the country over which he had determined to travel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The detachment which had separated from him, and which was to form a junction at the river, had not yet made its appearance, and until it did he did not feel justified in leaving.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading The detachment which had separated from him, and which was to form a junction at the river, had not yet made its appearance, and until it did he did not feel justified in leaving.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading The detachment which had separated from him, and which was to form a junction at the river, had not yet made its appearance, and until it did he did not feel justified in leaving.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
the act of departing
From this reading The detachment which had separated from him, and which was to form a junction at the river, had not yet made its appearance, and until it did he did not feel justified in leaving.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The detachment which had separated from him, and which was to form a junction at the river, had not yet made its appearance, and until it did he did not feel justified in leaving.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The detachment which had separated from him, and which was to form a junction at the river, had not yet made its appearance, and until it did he did not feel justified in leaving.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom Rutter was well acquainted with every inch of the country over which he had determined to travel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Tom Rutter was well acquainted with every inch of the country over which he had determined to travel.
go across or through
From this reading IMPRISONED IN THE FREE TRAPPERS’ PASS.
by chance
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
like better; value more highly
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The detachment which had separated from him, and which was to form a junction at the river, had not yet made its appearance, and until it did he did not feel justified in leaving.
Rutter
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From this reading Tom Rutter was well acquainted with every inch of the country over which he had determined to travel.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The detachment which had separated from him, and which was to form a junction at the river, had not yet made its appearance, and until it did he did not feel justified in leaving.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IMPRISONED IN THE FREE TRAPPERS’ PASS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom Rutter was well acquainted with every inch of the country over which he had determined to travel.
male cat
From this reading Tom Rutter was well acquainted with every inch of the country over which he had determined to travel.
TRAPPERSnounUS /ˈtræpərz/
plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading IMPRISONED IN THE FREE TRAPPERS’ PASS.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tom Rutter was well acquainted with every inch of the country over which he had determined to travel.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was now striking for a spot which he judged to be most suitable for him under the present circumstances, and which he also, with some reason, judged to be a sure retreat, for the time, at least.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The detachment which had separated from him, and which was to form a junction at the river, had not yet made its appearance, and until it did he did not feel justified in leaving.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom Rutter was well acquainted with every inch of the country over which he had determined to travel.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Tom Rutter was well acquainted with every inch of the country over which he had determined to travel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tom Rutter was well acquainted with every inch of the country over which he had determined to travel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom Rutter was well acquainted with every inch of the country over which he had determined to travel.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though perhaps it would have been his best policy to have moved on immediately to the regular hunting-grounds of the tribe, yet, for several reasons, did he prefer to linger in this vicinity.
